Gruene in Comal County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Gruene's Hall

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, February 8, 2026

1. Gruene's Hall Marker

Inscription. Built in 1878 as a saloon and social hall for area cotton farmers, this is believed to be one of the oldest dance halls in Texas. Christian Herry (1854-1917) built the hall under the direction of town developer Henry D. Gruene, for whom many of the farmers worked. The center of the community’s social life for over a century, the large one-story structure features a “false front” entry with asymmetrical window and door arrangements. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2296.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 29° 44.298′ N, 98° 6.258′ W. Marker is in Gruene, Texas, in Comal County. It is at the intersection of Gruene Road and Hunter Road, on the right when traveling south on Gruene Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: H.D. Gruene Mercantile (within shouting distance of this marker); Gruene Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Gruene Mercantile

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Henry D. Gruene (within shouting distance of this marker); Gruene Cotton Gin (within shouting distance of this marker); H.D. Gruene, Jr's Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gruene (about 300 feet away); Erhardt Neuse House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gruene.

Also see . . . Gruene Hall - Texas' Oldest Dance Hall. (Submitted on February 3, 2014.)

Gruene's Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Kuklinski, November 30, 2018

2. Gruene's Hall and Marker

An interior view of Gruene's Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Kuklinski, November 30, 2018

3. An interior view of Gruene's Hall

Photographed by James Kuklinski, November 30, 2018

4. Gruene's Hall Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 12, 2008

5. Gruene's Hall Marker

Gruene's Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 12, 2008

6. Gruene's Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,154 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 4, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5, 6. submitted on February 2, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.